| LA Tech vs. LSUS |
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|---|---|---|
#285 in National Universities #14 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in Federal Region VI Universities #9 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,125 Louisiana Residents $16,866 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,327 Louisiana Residents $7,327 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,995 Louisiana Residents $12,726 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,349 Louisiana Residents $7,349 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,259 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,974 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier86.40% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter50.55% |
| Favorable33.44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.48% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,873 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,749 |
| Larger10,881 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,651 |
| Smaller992 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,098 |
| Smaller384 | Online Student Population | Larger8,719 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 367) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty30 to 1 |
| 584 | Number of faculty | 230 |
| Lower$82,541 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,149 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.